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Sumner County Schools public meetings in 2023

27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 5, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves amendments to General Purpose and Federal budgets

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, and support services. The board also recognized students and athletic teams, approved minutes, and took action on multiple new business and unfinished business items including budget amendments, HVAC and furniture bids, a fire protection MOU, a parent book challenge, and a policy revision.

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✓ Decided: Board approves committee recommendation on 'Hey Kiddo' book challenge

The Board approved a committee's recommendation regarding a parent book challenge of 'Hey Kiddo'. Other actions included approving school calendars, facility bids, and budget amendments.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve the committees recomendation
8 yea · 1 nay · 1 abstain
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy nay · Tim Brewer abstain
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 14, 2023

Board Retreat

School board retreat on capital, safety, and instruction

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting retreat to discuss district capital, purchasing, safety initiatives, maintenance, special education, and instruction. No votes or decisions will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves capital purchases, bleacher demolition, and budget changes

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting and approved several action items. They authorized bids for capital projects and the demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers, adopted the 2024-25 school calendar, and approved multiple amendments to the general purpose and federal budgets. A proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials was deferred to a future meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves capital project bids and budget amendments

The board approved bids for district capital projects and the demolition of Hendersonville High School home bleachers. Budget amendments for both the General Purpose and Federal budgets were approved. A proposed revision to Policy 4.403 regarding library materials was deferred to January.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve
24 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Sarah Andrews nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 7, 2023

Study Session

Board to discuss book challenge and library materials policy revision

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss several items: an update on district athletic facilities, the 2024-25 school calendar options, the TISA literacy plan, a parent book challenge for 'Hey Kiddo' by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and a proposed revision to Policy 4.403 on library materials. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves athletic projects, design fees, and policy changes

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting and voted on multiple items. They approved athletic projects, design fees, capital project bids, technology for two schools, and a gas easement. Several policies were revised or adopted on first or second reading. Consent agenda items covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and director's report were also approved.

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✓ Decided: School Board approves athletic projects and capital project bids

The board approved several athletic and capital projects, including technology for Liberty Creek Middle and White House Intermediate schools. Multiple policy revisions were approved and waived for second reading. Budget amendments for both General Purpose and Federal funds were also passed.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
11 yea · 7 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
Motion to extend past 10 pm
11 yea · 7 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 10, 2023

Special-Called Meeting/Study Session

Board approved revision to Policy 5.301 on leaves of absence

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve a revision to Policy 5.301 (Leaves of Absence) prior to second reading; the motion carried unanimously. A non-voting study session followed, covering a district capital projects update, discussions on draft policies for bleacher/stadium inspection, school board meetings, emergency preparedness plans, threat assessment teams, extracurricular activities, student surveys, and a board retreat.

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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools approves revision to Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence

The board reviewed and approved a revision to Policy 5.301 regarding Leaves of Absence prior to its second reading. The motion passed with a unanimous vote.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve
8 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea
Tue Sep 19, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board elects Tim Brewer chair, Tammy Hayes vice chair; approves policies

The Sumner County Board of Education elected a chair and vice chair for the 2023-24 term, approved a consent agenda covering HR actions, instruction, bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property, and adopted new policies on bleacher/stadium inspections and zero tolerance offenses. The board also postponed a leave-of-absence policy revision to a study session and discussed budget amendments, capital purchases, and district testing data.

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✓ Decided: Board elects Tim Brewer as chairperson and Tammy Hayes as vice chairperson

The Board of Education elected its officers for the 2023-24 term and approved several policy updates. The board also approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to nominate Tammy Hayes
8 yea · 3 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster nay · Steven King nay · Andy Lacy nay
Motion to postpone to look for additional bids
9 nay · 3 yea
Andy Lacy yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Allen Lancaster nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Steven King nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 5, 2023

Study Session

Board discusses finance, stadiums, and policy changes

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to discuss a finance presentation, an update on district football stadiums, and several policy revisions. Items include proposed Policy 3.600 on bleacher and stadium inspection, revisions to Policies 5.301 (Leaves of Absence) and 4.302 (Field Trips and Excursions), and draft Policy 3.205 on door locks. No votes will be taken.

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Thu Aug 31, 2023

Special-Called Meeting

School board OKs bleacher and stadium support bids for two high schools

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve bids for bleachers at Beech High School and White House High School football fields, as well as stadium supports for Beech High School. Both motions passed unanimously by the nine-member board. The meeting also included a public comment period.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bids for football field bleachers and stadium supports

The board approved bids for bleachers at Beech High School and White House High School. Additionally, the board approved bids for stadium supports at the Beech High School football field.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve
18 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Aug 22, 2023

Regular Meeting

School board to consider budget amendments, door lock policy, and exam exemptions

The Sumner County Board of Education will vote on multiple budget amendments for both the General Purpose and Federal budgets, along with new policies on door locks and final exam exemptions. The board will also discuss a draft policy on bleacher and stadium inspections following a district bleacher assessment, and approve consent agenda items including human resources, dual enrollment agreements, bids and purchases, and surplus property.

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✓ Decided: Board approves several policy revisions and federal budget amendments

The Board approved first readings for policies regarding door locks, field trips, and leaves of absence. A proposed policy on final exam exemptions was deferred for principal feedback. Federal budget amendments were approved, while general purpose budget amendments remained pending.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
BoardDocs motion
132 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to defer policy to allow high school principals to provide feedback
11 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Aug 8, 2023

Special-Called Meeting/Study Session

Board approves bids for new Gallatin High School football field fence

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to approve bids for fencing the Gallatin High School football field, and the motion carried. After the meeting, a non‑voting study session was held to discuss revisions to several school policies, including Policy 5.301 Leaves of Absence, Policy 4.302 Field Trips and Excursions, Policy 6.2001 Final Exam Exemptions, and Policy 3.205 Door Locks. Each policy discussion was noted as a first‑reading or prior‑to‑first‑reading review.

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Tue Jul 18, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board votes to keep "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" in school libraries

The Sumner County Board of Education adopted its regular agenda and consent items, including human resources reports, instructional agreements, and various grants and purchases. It considered amendments to the General Purpose and Federal Budgets. New business included a vote to retain the library book "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" and approval of bids for a soccer building at Station Camp High School.

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✓ Decided: Board votes to keep 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' in libraries

The board voted to maintain the committee ruling to keep the book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' in libraries. Other actions included approving budget amendments and a soccer building for Station Camp High School.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
93 yea · 7 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to approve purchase
11 yea · 2 nay
Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Andy Lacy nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 13, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves multiple budget amendments for FY23 and FY24

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a consent agenda covering HR, instruction, business, attendance, support services, and 2023-24 admission prices. They also approved utility easements for White House Utility, the 2023-24 board meeting calendar, named a school facility at Gallatin High School, and approved multiple budget amendments for FY23 year-end encumbrances and FY24. Discussion of a door lock policy was deferred to an August study session.

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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools board approves budget amendments and utility easements

The board approved amendments to the General Purpose Budget and utility easements for White House Utility. Members also approved the 2023/24 board meeting calendar and the naming of a facility at Gallatin High School. A proposed policy regarding door locks was deferred to the August study session.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to make door lock policy discussion closed door and move to last item
9 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
BoardDocs motion
108 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to approve
9 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue May 23, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves FY 2023-24 General Purpose Budget

The Sumner County Board of Education approved the FY 2023-24 General Purpose Budget, along with the Federal Projects, School Nutrition, Duke Endowment, and Brown Endowment budgets. The board also approved a district iPad purchase, revisions to Policy 4.403 on library materials, and a consent agenda covering human resources, bids/purchases, grants, and surplus property. Recognition was given to the Portland High School E-Sports Team and Governor's School honorees. The meeting included reports on the Teach Sumner program and third-grade retention.

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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools approves FY 2023/24 General Purpose Budget

The board approved the General Purpose Budget and several other budgets for the 2023/24 fiscal year. Members also approved a revision to the library materials policy and a district iPad purchase. The board approved minutes from previous April and May meetings.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion to approve
8 yea · 2 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay
Motion to approve
8 yea · 2 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Andy Lacy nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 16, 2023

Special-Called Meeting/Budget Workshop

Board votes to modify Director's contract transition term

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting to discuss and vote on modifying the transition term of the Director's contract. The motion passed 7-3-1. A non-voting budget workshop for the 2023-2024 fiscal year followed immediately after.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve as presented
11 yea · 10 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay · Andy Lacy nay · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
Tue May 9, 2023

Study Session

School board hears Apple presentation, closed safety session

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss a presentation from Apple and a school safety presentation that is closed to the public under state law.

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Tue Apr 18, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves director's employment agreement 7-3

The Sumner County Board of Education voted 7-3 to approve the Director of Schools' employment agreement as amended. The board also approved revisions to library materials policy on first reading and dress code policy on second reading, along with multiple budget amendments and consent agenda items including bids, purchases, grants, and surplus property.

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✓ Decided: Board approves amended Director of Schools employment agreement

The Board approved an amended employment agreement for the Director of Schools and passed revisions to library materials and dress code policies. Budget amendments for both General Purpose and Federal funds were approved. The Board also approved an updated boundary map for William and Martha Brown Memorial Park.

🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to amend section 8 to 18 months
35 yea · 5 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay · Andy Lacy nay · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Andy Daniels yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay
BoardDocs motion
63 yea · 3 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay · Andy Lacy nay · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 4, 2023

Special-Called Meeting/Study Session

Board hires Scott Langford as next director of schools

The Sumner County Board of Education held a special-called meeting and voted 7-4 to hire Scott Langford as the next director of schools. A study session followed to discuss the 3rd Grade Retention law, proposed policy revisions on student attendance and instructional materials, and a reconsideration appeal for the library book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'.

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✓ Decided: Scott Langford hired as new director of schools

The board met for a special-called session to select a new director of schools. The board voted to hire Scott Langford for the position.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to hire Scott Langford as the next director of schools for Sumner County Schools
7 yea · 4 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster nay · Steven King nay · Josh Graham nay · Andy Lacy nay
Thu Mar 30, 2023

Special-Called Meeting

Board interviews candidates for director of schools

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting special-called meeting solely to interview candidates for the district's director of schools position. No votes or decisions will occur at this meeting.

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Wed Mar 29, 2023

Special-Called Meeting

Board interviews director of schools candidates

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting special-called meeting to interview candidates for the director of schools position. No decisions will be made at this meeting; it is solely for candidate interviews.

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Tue Mar 21, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to interview 9 candidates for Director of Schools

The Sumner County Board of Education held a regular meeting. They approved consent agenda items including HR actions, bids, grants, and surplus property. New business included selecting 9 finalists for Director of Schools interviews, adopting a math textbook committee recommendation, approving a new K-12 dress code policy effective August, and reducing retainage for the Liberty Creek project. They also approved several budget amendments.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new dress code policy and math textbook adoption

The Board approved a new dress code policy effective August and adopted recommended math textbooks. Members also voted to interview Director of Schools candidates who met search criteria and application deadlines.

🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to remove item number 16 - School kit
84 yea · 7 nay
Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay
BoardDocs motion
54 yea · 1 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Josh Graham yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King nay
Motion to offer an interview to all candidates that met the search criteria and application deadline approved by the Board
15 yea · 7 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
Motion to postpone adoption for further investigation
11 yea · 8 nay
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Steven King yea · Josh Graham yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Allen Lancaster nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Ted Wise nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 7, 2023

Study Session

Board discusses 3rd Grade Retention law and textbook adoption

The Sumner County Board of Education holds a non-voting study session to discuss several topics, including an update on the 3rd Grade Retention law, a math textbook adoption committee recommendation, a dress code committee recommendation, a policy revision for reconsideration of instructional materials, and a reconsideration request appeal for the library book 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'. No votes will be taken.

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Tue Feb 21, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves interscholastic athletics policy, rejects appeals policy

The Sumner County Board of Education approved a revision to Policy 4.301 on Interscholastic Athletics to comply with state law, while a revision to Policy 1.404 on Appeals failed. The board also approved consent agenda items including HR actions, special courses, bids and purchases, grants, surplus property, and admission prices. They approved minutes from January 24, 2023, and discussed policies on Opioid Antagonist, Director recruitment, and other items. Budget amendments for the general and federal budgets were approved.

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✓ Decided: Sumner County Schools board approves budget amendments and multiple policy revisions

The board approved amendments to both the General Purpose and Federal budgets. Several school policies were updated, including those regarding interscholastic athletics and opioid antagonists. A proposal to extend the director of schools application deadline was denied.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to approve
6 nay · 3 yea
Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes nay · Sarah Andrews nay · Betsy Hawkins nay · Andy Daniels nay · Glen Gregory nay · Tim Brewer nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 7, 2023

Study Session

Board to discuss 3rd Grade Retention law and several policy revisions

The Sumner County Board of Education will hold a non-voting study session to receive a presentation on the Internal School Funds Annual Financial Report and discuss updates on the 3rd Grade Retention law. The board will also discuss revisions to several policies, including instructional materials, athletics, and opioid antagonists. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board approves renovation bids for Hendersonville High School science labs

The Sumner County Board of Education adopted its regular agenda and consent items, approved minutes from the previous meeting, and addressed several new business items. Decisions included setting criteria for the TSBA Director search, approving the 2023‑2024 high school curriculum guide, and adopting bids to renovate Hendersonville High School science labs. The board also approved budget amendments and named the Union Elementary STEM library after Will Duncan.

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✓ Decided: Board sets qualifications for TSBA Director search and upholds book review decision

The Board established specific educational and professional requirements for the TSBA Director search and approved the search timeline. They also voted to uphold a review committee's decision regarding the library book 'Ways to Make Sunshine' and approved renovations for Hendersonville High School science labs.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Approval of Regular Agenda as presented
10 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
BoardDocs motion
120 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to set the criteria requiring a doctorate degree with experience as a teacher, principal and upper level administration experience with salary commensurate with degrees and experience
26 yea
Allen Lancaster yea · Steven King yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Tim Brewer yea · Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to uphold the review committee decision
10 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Motion to defer to February study session
10 yea
Tammy Hayes yea · Allen Lancaster yea · Sarah Andrews yea · Steven King yea · Betsy Hawkins yea · Andy Daniels yea · Ted Wise yea · Glen Gregory yea · Andy Lacy yea · Tim Brewer yea
Tue Jan 17, 2023

Regular Meeting CANCELED

Sumner County Board of Education regular meeting canceled.

The Sumner County Board of Education regular meeting scheduled for January 17, 2023, was canceled. No agenda items were discussed or voted on due to the cancellation.

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Tue Jan 10, 2023

Study Session

Board discusses director search qualifications at study session

The Sumner County Board of Education held a non-voting study session to discuss several items, including qualifications for a new director search, naming a library after Will Duncan, the high school curriculum guide, and policies on instructional materials and board appeals. No votes were taken.

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